Dawson vs Norrback Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Norrback Avenue
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
| Measure | Dawson Holden, Massachusetts | Norrback Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 1,009 | #768 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6628 of 50,301 | #29897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 487 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 34% |
| city | Holden | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 43.1).
- •Dawson does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Dawson does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Norrback Avenue does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Norrback Avenue is the larger school with 504 students compared with 487.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawson better than Norrback Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Dawson ranks higher (77.1 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dawson and Norrback Avenue?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Holden and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson: 487. Norrback Avenue: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson and Norrback Avenue rank in Massachusetts?
Dawson is 250th of 1,009 and Norrback Avenue is 768th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).